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AOE | Motor Control: What is the function of a motor encoder?

Our expert Pramit Nandy explains the functionality of an encoder and why they are needed in a motor control application. Watch additional motor control episodes of Ask Our Experts, including: What is the most efficient BLDC Control algorithm? How do the different components of a BLDC speed control algorithm work in FOC? How complex can the programming of the Stepper Motor Controllers or Brushless Motor Drivers be? What is the advantage of digital control in electric motors? What does the motor controller in electric vehicles do? For more information on motor encoders, please read the following application note: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/application-notes/an2757

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